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Nolan Ryan won't attend Mets' 50th anniversary World Series ceremony

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Jesse Reed | Last updated 6/17/19

Nolan Ryan made just one World Series appearance in his legendary 27-year career, but he made it count by winning the 1969 World Series with the New York Mets.

A member of the famed “Miracle Mets,” Ryan played 25 games with the club. He pitched 2 1/3 innings and picked up the save in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series, which the Mets won in five games against the Baltimore Orioles.

Though that memory must be sweet, Ryan has opted not to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of that World Series victory, giving no reason for the decision.

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com notes that Ryan had previously planned to attend.

Some disappointing news: Nolan Ryan will not attend the 1969 Mets' anniversary celebration June 28-30. Reason unclear; he had originally planned to be there.

Tom Seaver, Al Weis and Gary Gentry cannot attend for health/family reasons, but most living '69 Mets will be at Citi.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 17, 2019

Ryan, 72, is now an executive adviser to Houston Astros owner Jim Crane after spending six years as the President of the Texas Rangers from 2008-2013.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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